Baked Puri (Tea time low calorie snack)

Puri is very popular Indian snack. Puri is traditionally deep fried but in today's health conscious world baking it would give you a very health and low calorie option. Baked puri is as good as fried in terms of taste and with tea it is just perfect morning breakfast or an afternoon snack. You can use this puri as a chaat base as well.

Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time : 10 mins
Baking time : 15 mins

Ingredients:
1 cup wheat flour
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilly powder
1/2 tsp coriander cumin powder
1 tsp carom seeds
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
oil for greasing

Method:
1. Combine all ingredients and make a firm dough with warm water. Keep it aside for 10 min.
2. Divide dough into equal portion. Make small balls and roll each portion into thin rounds.
3. Prick each puri with a knife or fork. Arrange it in a greased oven tray.
4. Bake in a preheated oven on 200 c (400 f)
5. Turn it in between and bake it till golden brown.
6. Let it cool and store in an airtight container.Serve with hot tea or coffee. Best for travelling.

Tip:
You can use the same dough for paratha, puri and bhakhri. Baked puri stays fresh for a month.